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Friday Minutes: Articles we read while packing for Western New York

What a week! Packing officially began last weekend and our apartment quickly became dominated by boxes. Though we

August 12, 2016
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Friday Minutes: First Week of August

After a successful launch of our first week of Friday Minutes, we are excited to bring you another

August 5, 2016
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Calendar and Events: August 2016

For us, August 2016 is going to be a memorable month. This month will be fun of incredible

August 1, 2016
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DC Weather Got You Down? Here’s a list of things to keep you preoccupied.

Oh thank God, it’s raining out – AGAIN! I was beginning to get worried that the puddles were

May 13, 2016
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Preview: Weekend “Dates” for April 22-24

This weekend we have filled our schedule with classic DC dates, and a few things that we enjoy

April 22, 2016
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Dining Out For Life: When eating out is for a cause

Dining Out For Life is a national event we’ve enjoyed supporting for the last 3 years. In short,

April 8, 2016
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Food and Friends

The year was 1988. 20 volunteers were working in the cramped Westminster Presbyterian Church to deliver 15 meals

April 6, 2016
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11 things to do in DC this spring

Spring is finally here! Fresh flowers, open windows, and outdoor patios are upon us. With a new season

March 25, 2016
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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